YOU JUST CAN'T STOP FAUCI!!!!
... the horse!!!
Yes, a 2-year-old colt named "Fauci" -- after Dr. Anthony Fauci -- got the WIN at Keeneland race track Thursday in Lexington, KY ... and you better believe it kept its distance from the competition!!
"Fauci" was named back in March to honor the COVID-19 expert's knowledge and contributions during the pandemic ... and he's been performing pretty damn well so far.
In fact, Fauci galloped to a 2nd place finish at Belmont Park in its debut race back in June!
And just weeks later, the horse was a 5/2 favorite going into the race at Keeneland .